A Submarine, Cruising at a Depth $d = 65$ Meters, Is on a Trajectory That Passes Directly Below a Is

question 69

Multiple Choice

A submarine, cruising at a depth $d = 65$ meters, is on a trajectory that passes directly below a ship (see figure) . If $\theta$ is the angle of depression from the ship to the submarine, find the distance $L$ from the ship to the sub when $\theta = 70 ^ { \circ }$ . Round to the nearest meter.

• A) \(L = 0\) meters
• B) \(L = 84\) meters
• C) \(L = 69\) meters
• D) \(L = 190\) meters
• E) \(L = 24\) meters

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Greenstick

A type of incomplete fracture in bones, most common in children, where the bone bends and cracks without completely breaking.

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A supportive garment or device worn around the ankle to protect it or to provide stability after an injury.

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To exert force against, press.